2026 Safe Passages Program Associate VISTA

AmeriCorps; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage*

Training

Relocation Allowance

Childcare assistance if eligible

Living Allowance

Education award upon completion of 1st

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Job summary

AmeriCorps VISTA program with Safe Passages seeks a Service Associate to assist in program development, health and wellness, and food security initiatives in California. You will help build tools, design processes, and analyze data to strengthen service delivery and grant proposals.

This full-time role offers training, health coverage, a living allowance, and relocation support to eligible candidates. You will work with a dynamic team across San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit operations and program development.
• Ability to write grants and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and systems to strengthen program operations.
• Research best practices to inform program improvements.
• Design internal processes that streamline staff coordination.
• Support data analysis efforts to improve service delivery and grant proposals.

Skills

Recruitment

Non-Profit Management

Writing/Editing

Community Organization

Communications

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Computers/Technology

Team Work

Leadership

Public Speaking

Youth Development

Job description

Safe Passages Program Associate VISTAs are placed with various Safe Passages departments, such as Program Development, Food Security, and Health and Wellness, to help increase the effectiveness and sustainability of Safe Passages programming. The programs support low income student, and their families, basic needs, access to services and goods, behavioral health, school engagement and academic success.

Member Duties

Safe Passages Program Associate VISTAs are placed with various Safe Passages departments, such as Program Development, Food Security, and Health and Wellness, to help increase the effectiveness and sustainability of Safe Passages programming. Activities include developing tools and systems that strengthen program operations; researching best practices to inform program improvements; designing internal processes that streamline how staff coordinate activities; and supporting data analysis efforts to help staff make informed decisions, improve service delivery models, and strengthen grant proposals.

Program Benefits

• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Training
• Relocation Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage*

Terms

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

Service Areas

• Hunger
• Housing
• Community and Economic Development
• Children/Youth
• Education
• Community Outreach
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Disaster Relief
• Health

Skills

• Recruitment
• Non-Profit Management
• Writing/Editing
• Community Organization
• Communications
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Computers/Technology
• Team Work
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Youth Development

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

2026 Safe Passages Program Associate VISTA

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

CALIFORNIA San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose

Accepting Applications

From 03/05/2026 To 09/25/2026

Contact

Katie Brym
1017 Clay St
Oakland CA 94607
5108174625
www.safepassages.org